09/2016SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner functions as a primary care provider maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. Affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and The Methodist Standards of Nursing Care policies and procedures.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE ¿ 20 %1.Demonstrates leadership as clinical resource, interdisciplinary consult, and patient advocate. 2.Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s).

QUALITY/SAFETY - 35 %1.Initiates outcome and quality improvement activities including benchmarking for NP practice. 2.Maintains current licensure and credentials. Remains current in practice3.Follows all safety rules and policies and attends all required training in a timely manner. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with staff and management regarding any hazards in the workplace.

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20 %1.Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research activities.2.Participates in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ¿Master¿s Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS¿Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.¿Three (3) years in Advanced Practice role preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED¿Registered Nurse with current Texas license.¿Recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner¿Certified by ANCC or AANP as a Nurse Practitioner¿American Heart Association BLS ¿Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas¿American Heart Association ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire¿Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) training through the Society of Critical Care Medicine must be obtained within 6 months of hire¿Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained within 6 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED¿Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.¿Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.¿Must be able to communicate effectively in English

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Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. Houston Methodist is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospital” list and was recently named the number one hospital in Texas. FORTUNE magazine has placed Houston Methodist on its annual list of “100 Best Companies To Work For” since 2006. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 1,119 licensed beds, 67 operating rooms and over 6,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.